ACWA eNews for March 2, 2016

ACWA eNews for March 2, 2016

ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Manage your subscription here.

Cortopassi Revenue Bond Initiative Focus of Legislative Hearing

Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 03/02/2016 – 4:00pm

Dean Cortopassi’s “No Blank Checks” revenue bond initiative received a full airing at a legislative hearing today where detractors claimed it could create debilitating uncertainty in the financing of infrastructure projects and proponents claimed it would give voters a sense of increased accountability.

U.S. EPA Announces Enhanced Oversight of Lead and Copper Rule Implementation

Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Wed, 03/02/2016 – 11:22am

Prompted by the water crisis in Flint, Mich., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Feb. 29 announced plans to increase oversight of state drinking water programs tasked with implementing EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule (LCR).

Updated Guidelines for Preparing Public Health Goal Reports Now Available to ACWA Members

Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Wed, 03/02/2016 – 10:57am

ACWA has developed new Suggested Guidelines for use by public water systems in preparing 2016 Public Health Goal (PHG) reports to satisfy requirements of California Health and Safety Code Section 116470(b). Every three years since 1998 when the requirement to submit the reports began, ACWA has prepared and distributed guidelines for preparing PHG reports to assist ACWA members.

Deadline Extended for Clair A. Hill Agency Award

Submitted by Marie Meade on Tue, 03/01/2016 – 3:43pm

Does your agency have a capital project that deserves statewide recognition? The deadline has been extended to March 15 for the Clair A. Hill Agency Award, giving you more time to be honored at the ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition in Monterey, May 3-6.

El Niño Sputters, Snowpack Now at 83% of Normal

Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Tue, 03/01/2016 – 2:34pm

The El Niño winter that state officials hoped would help to mitigate California’s drought hasn’t lived up to its potential as evidenced by the latest snowpack survey which pegs snowpack statewide at 83% of normal for this time of year.

Aquatic Pesticide Discharge Permits to Be Reissued

Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Fri, 02/26/2016 – 3:02pm

Three of the four general National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board for discharges associated with pesticide application are scheduled to be re-issued at the March 1 State Water Board meeting.

Statewide Urban Water Savings Dips Slightly, But State Still 96% of Way to Goal

Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Thu, 02/25/2016 – 12:26pm

Californians statewide are running just shy of Gov. Jerry Brown’s 25% urban water conservation mandate, with cumulative urban savings since June at 24.8% compared with 2013 usage levels. But overall, Californians are 96% of the way toward the state’s goal of saving 1.2 million acre-feet of water by the end of February, according to data released today by the State Water Resources Control Board.

ACWA Seeks Candidates to Fill Region 6 Board Vacancy

Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 02/24/2016 – 1:11pm

ACWA is seeking interested candidates to fill a vacancy on its Region 6 Board for the 2016-’17 term. The deadline to apply is March 18.

Members of the Region 6 Board determine the direction and focus of region issues and activities, support the fulfillment of ACWA’s goals and play an integral role in the leadership of the association as a whole.

ACWA 2016 Legislative Symposium

Wed, 03/09/2016
Location:

Sacramento Convention Center

ACWA’s 2016 Legislative Symposium will take place March 9, 2016 at the Sacramento Convention Center.

Online Registration & cancellation deadline is February 26, 2016 – 4:30 p.m. (PST)

IMPORTANT LINKS:

ONLINE REGISTRATION

2016 Executive Briefing: Defining the New Normal

Thu, 03/17/2016
Location:

Sacramento

The Water Education Foundation’s 33rd annual Executive Briefing, will be held March 17, 2016 in Sacramento. The theme for this year’s briefing is “Defining the New Normal.”

This briefing is intended for water district managers and board members, state and federal agency officials, city and county government officials, farmers, environmentalists, attorneys, consultants, engineers, business executives and public interest groups.

Scroll down to register securely online!

INFORMATION

California’s Water Future on Tap for Executive Briefing

Thu, 03/17/2016
Location:

Sacramento

The Water Education Foundation’s annual flagship event will be held March 17, 2016 in Sacramento. The theme for this year’s Executive Briefing is “Defining the New Normal.”

REGISTRATION

Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Draft Emergency Regulations Public Meetings and Public Comment Process

Mon, 03/21/2016 – 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Location:

Visalia Convention Center 303 E Acequia Avenue, Visalia

By June 1, 2016, pursuant to Water Code Section 10733.2, DWR is required to adopt emergency regulations for evaluating and implementing GSPs and alternatives to GSPs to achieve the legislative intent of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (Water Code Section 10720.1). GSP emergency regulations will identify the elements specified in Water Code Sections 10727.2, 10727.4, and 10727.6, as well as other information that will assist groundwater sustainability agencies and local public agencies in planning for basin-wide sustainability.

INFORMATION

Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Draft Emergency Regulations Public Meetings and Public Comment Process

Tue, 03/22/2016 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location:

Delhi Community Center 505 E. Central Avenue, Santa Ana

By June 1, 2016, pursuant to Water Code Section 10733.2, DWR is required to adopt emergency regulations for evaluating and implementing GSPs and alternatives to GSPs to achieve the legislative intent of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (Water Code Section 10720.1). GSP emergency regulations will identify the elements specified in Water Code Sections 10727.2, 10727.4, and 10727.6, as well as other information that will assist groundwater sustainability agencies and local public agencies in planning for basin-wide sustainability.

INFORMATION

Groundwater Sustainability Plan Emergency Regulations Public Meetings and Public Comment Process

Thu, 03/24/2016 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location:

Online Webinar

By June 1, 2016, pursuant to Water Code Section 10733.2, DWR is required to adopt emergency regulations for evaluating and implementing GSPs and alternatives to GSPs to achieve the legislative intent of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (Water Code Section 10720.1). GSP emergency regulations will identify the elements specified in Water Code Sections 10727.2, 10727.4, and 10727.6, as well as other information that will assist groundwater sustainability agencies and local public agencies in planning for basin-wide sustainability.

INFORMATION

Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) Draft Emergency Regulations Public Meetings and Public Comment Process

Fri, 03/25/2016 – 9:00am – 11:00am
Location:

Secretary of State Building 1500 11th Street, Sacramento

 

By June 1, 2016, pursuant to Water Code Section 10733.2, DWR is required to adopt emergency regulations for evaluating and implementing GSPs and alternatives to GSPs to achieve the legislative intent of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (Water Code Section 10720.1). GSP emergency regulations will identify the elements specified in Water Code Sections 10727.2, 10727.4, and 10727.6, as well as other information that will assist groundwater sustainability agencies and local public agencies in planning for basin-wide sustainability.

INFORMATION

California Financing Coordinating Committee Funding Fair

Wed, 04/13/2016
Location:

Sacramento County Sanitation 10060 Goethe Rd Sacramento, CA 95827

CFCC agencies fund primarily the
following types of infrastructure
projects:

  • Drinking water
  • Water conservation
  • Wastewater Water use efficiency
  • Water quality Energy efficiency
  • Water supply Flood management

Some of the participating agencies also fund other types of
infrastructure projects including streets and highways, emergency
response vehicles, solid waste, and community facilities.

INFORMATION

2016 Green California Summit

Thu, 04/21/2016 – Fri, 04/22/2016
Location:

Sacramento Convention Center

The 2016 Green California Summit will offer presentations from experts and leaders who will provide information and resources to grow green programs. Topics range from water conservation, green fleets and energy efficiency (including Prop 39) to funding. More details here.

WWW.GREEN-TECHNOLOGY.ORG

ACWA 2016 Spring Conference & Exhibition

Tue, 05/03/2016 – Fri, 05/06/2016
Location:

Monterey Marriott and Portola Hotels

ACWA’s 2016 Spring Conference & Exhibition is set for May 3-6, 2016, at the Marriott and Portola hotels in Monterey. Further details to come.

Online Registration & cancellation deadline is April 8, 2016 – 4:30 p.m. (PST)

IMPORTANT LINKS:

ONLINE REGISTRATION
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